Texas-Style French Toast

Ingredients

• 8 slices Thick Texas Toast Bread (store‑bought thick sliced white bread, slightly stale works best)
• 4 Large Eggs (room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar (packed)
• 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream (cold)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (fine sea salt)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla extract)
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (freshly ground if possible)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened, for greasing the griddle)
• 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
• 1 cup Fresh Strawberries (hulled and sliced)
• 4 slices Bacon (thick‑cut, cooked crisp and crumbled)
• 0.25 cup Maple Syrup (real maple syrup, not pancake syrup)

Instructions

1. Make the custard batter

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, heavy cream, salt, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is dissolved.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare the bread for soaking

   Set the griddle over medium heat. While it heats, dip each slice of thick bread into the batter, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side so it absorbs but does not fall apart.

   Time: PT3M

3. Cook the bacon

   In a small skillet over medium heat (about 350°F), cook the bacon strips until crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then crumble into bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: 350°F

4. Cook the French toast

   Add a small knob of butter to the hot griddle. Place the soaked bread slices onto the griddle and cook 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp. Adjust heat if the toast browns too quickly.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 350°F

5. Slice strawberries

   Rinse the strawberries, remove the stems, and slice them into halves or quarters.

   Time: PT2M

6. Plate and garnish

   Arrange the cooked French toast on a serving plate, cut each slice in half, dust with powdered sugar, top with sliced strawberries and crumbled bacon, and finish with a generous drizzle of real maple syrup.

   Time: PT4M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

18g

Fiber

2g